RENZ, Andy

RENZ, Andreas “Andy” - Passed away suddenly on August 6, 2009 at the age of 38.

Andy was born in Koblenz, Germany on September 28, 1970. He emigrated, along with his parents, to Canada in 1985. The family settled in Alberta, where Andy completed his schooling, eventually graduating from college with a diploma in chemistry. Andy and his wife Lisa (nee O’Hara) were married in 1997. They welcomed their daughter Carmell a year later. Over the past several years, Andy has worked as a Chemical Technician and then director of QA/QC for a major nutraceutical company.

Andy will be sadly missed by his loving wife and daughter, Lisa and Carmell as well as his parents Rolf and Ursula (nee Luxem), and the many friends whose lives he touched.

A “Celebration of Andy’s life” will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at the Okanagan Center Hall, 11099 Maddock Road in Winfield at 6:00 pm.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.